Today, on 27th December, Air India Airlines has launched two new direct flight routes from Sri Guru Ramdas International Airport, Amritsar. These new routes will connect Amritsar to Bengaluru and Bangkok. This will enhance convenience and save valuable travel time for passengers.
The flights are scheduled to operate four times a week. These days include Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Air India has deployed the state-of-the-art Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft for these routes.
Bengaluru-Amritsar Schedule:
- Bengaluru to Amritsar: Departs at 5:55 AM, arriving at 9:20 AM
- Amritsar to Bengaluru: Departs at 11:30 PM, arriving at 2:45 PM the next day
Amritsar-Bangkok Schedule:
- Amritsar to Bangkok: Departs at 10:40 AM, arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 5:00 PM
- Bangkok to Amritsar: Departs at 6:00 PM, arriving at 9:30 PM
These new routes will strengthen regional connectivity and cater to the growing demand for direct travel options. The Amritsar-Bengaluru route will greatly benefit business and leisure travelers, whereas the Amritsar-Bangkok route is expected to attract tourists and foster international ties further. Passengers can now enjoy reduced layover times and greater comfort with these new additions to Air India’s network.
This new Bangkok route will attract more tourists to Amritsar, particularly from South Asia boosting the local hospitality industry and creating job opportunities. Similarly, business ties between Amritsar and both Bangkok and Bengaluru are expected to strengthen fostering greater economic collaboration
The launch of these flights underscores the growing importance of the Amritsar travel hub in northern India further contributing to its development as a vibrant Centre for tourism and commerce.